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Russell Brand struggles to find Bible passage in awkward Piers Morgan interview

Piers Morgan stated that Russell Brand was "inappropriately tactile" during his appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored , describing his behaviour as "a bit weird".

Brand's interview was widely mocked, partly due to his struggle to locate a Bible passage he had mentioned in court.

Brand, 50, is scheduled to face trial on 12 October at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of rape and sexual assault made by six women, which he denies.

The allegations against Brand date from 1999 to 2009.

During the interview, Brand also admitted to an "exploitative" sexual relationship with a 16-year-old when he was 30, stating he now considers it "morally and spiritually wrong", though legal.

In full Piers Morgan says he was surprised by ‘inappropriately tactile’ Russell Brand during widely…